London Full Day Tour by Foot, Bus, Tube and Boat

London, England

8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All public transport is included: bus, Tube and Uber Boat.
Expert guide

Food and drinks
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 10-15%.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bridge Street & Victoria Embankment
Bridge St & Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK
Meet your guide under the arches of Portcullis House, on the corner of Bridge St and Victoria Embankment. Remember to aim to be 15 minutes early, if you're late you may miss the tour (we can't wait for latecomers).

End point

Tate Modern
Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK
Tour ends at the Tate Modern. There are several stations and bus stops within a 10 minute walk, as well as numerous cafes, bars and restaurants (guide can make recommendations).

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Palace of Westminster

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Westminster Abbey

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

10 Downing Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piccadilly Circus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leicester Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Covent Garden

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strand

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

City of London

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mansion house Station

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers - Tower Pier

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Hinde

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tate Modern

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you will miss the tour.

By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real London Experiences terms of service.
Please note bus, boat and Tube operations can be affected by events and technical issues beyond our control.
Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
Tour includes a 45 minute to 1 hours lunch break in Covent Garden (at guest's own expense). All types of diet can be accommodated.
This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace, climbing several hills and sets of steps. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues. Guests walk 4-5 miles. over the day.
This tour is not recommended for children under 12 y.o.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Best Tour Guide We’ve Had

Richard_L, May 2026

Nikki, was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. She was personable and very knowledgeable. Nikki did a great job engaging us in the rich, sometimes dark and always interesting facets of history for each sight we visited. Nice features of this tour included a double-decker bus ride and a boat ride on the Thames to reach some of the sights. Although there’s a good amount of walking, it was interspersed with stops at the many sights, a stop for lunch and stops for coffee/drinks. I forgot my sunglasses and Nikki was nice enough to find a place to pick up a pair. She also helped take some great photos of us and even helped provide recommendations for places we were interested in going over the next few days. We give Nikki 5/5 stars!

Outstanding London Full-Day Tour – A Journey Through History!

Jeeva_R, Jan 2026

We booked the London full-day tour (by foot, bus, tube, and boat) through the Viator app, and it turned out to be an exceptional experience. The tour started right on time at 10:00 am, and our guide Nikky was waiting for us at the Portcullis House corner with the Real London Experiences signage, making the meeting point very easy to locate. Nikky is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about London’s history. She explained every place in great detail and shared tons and tons of historical facts that truly brought the city to life. What made this tour unique was that we visited so many “firsts of the world”—an unforgettable experience. Lunch was arranged at the very first police station in the world, which was such a special and historic setting. We also traveled through the world’s very first underground (tube) station, visited the very first cricket store in the world, the very first wine store in the world, and the very first hat shop in the world. It was amazing to see how many global “firsts” London has to offer. Nikky was also kind enough to take beautiful photos of us at the perfect spots, which we really appreciated. The tour was extremely well organized, enjoyable, and informative from start to finish. The day concluded perfectly with a relaxing boat ride, making it a memorable and satisfying end to an incredible tour. We were extremely happy and truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended for anyone visiting London and wanting to experience its rich history in the best possible way. A big thank you to Nikky and Real London Experiences for an unforgettable day!

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